Mission
To support neurodivergent individuals and families in making sense of their experiences, strengthening emotional regulation and connection, and feeling deeply understood across all stages of life.


You might be here because something isn’t quite clicking—with parenting, your relationship, or with life.

Maybe you’ve tried strategies, read the books, or talked things through…and still feel like something is missing.

My work is centered around helping people make sense of what’s happening underneath—especially when ADHD and Neurodivergent overwhelm, or life transitions make things feel harder than they should.


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My approach is grounded in the understanding that what we see on the surface—behavior, overwhelm, or emotional reactivity—is often part of a larger system.

Rather than focusing only on strategies, I help clients understand how executive functioning, emotional regulation, sensory experiences, and life context all interact.

When we make sense of the full picture, change becomes more sustainable—and often feels more possible.

Over time, I began to notice a gap—
many of the people I worked with were thoughtful, motivated, and trying hard…
but what they were being offered didn’t fully fit how their brain or system worked. That realization shaped how I practice today. I care deeply about creating a space where people feel understood—not just in what they’re doing, but in how they’re experiencing the world.

 

Clinical experience: 

I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with specialized training in ADHD, perinatal mental health, and early childhood development.

My work is informed by experience across mental health therapy, parent coaching, and interdisciplinary perspectives including occupational, speech, and relational approaches.

 


A bit about me:

I live just outside the city with my husband, son, and our two dogs—who occasionally like to make an appearance during telehealth sessions.

Being in nature has been an important part of how I support my own nervous system, and that understanding shapes how I think about regulation in my work as well.

I also bring a personal understanding of ADHD and dyslexia into this work. I know what it’s like to navigate a world that doesn’t always fit—and that perspective deeply informs how I support the individuals and families I work with.


Why work with me?

There are many therapists and ADHD coaches—and finding the right fit matters.

My work is specialized in supporting neurodivergent individuals and families across key life stages, including ADHD, perinatal mental health, and early childhood development.

Rather than focusing only on behavior or surface-level strategies, I take a whole-system approach—looking at how emotional regulation, executive functioning, sensory experiences, and life context all interact.

This allows us to move beyond trial-and-error strategies and toward a clearer understanding of what’s actually happening, so support can feel more effective and sustainable.

My approach is customized yet tangible and action oriented.

Early relationships play an important role in a child’s social, emotional, and neurological development.

Through everyday interactions—responding to cues, being present, and repairing when things feel off—children begin to learn how to regulate emotions, build relationships, and experience the world around them.

For many parents, especially those navigating ADHD or neurodivergence, this can feel like a lot of pressure. You might find yourself wondering if you’re doing enough, or if you’re getting it “right.”

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s understanding.

 

 

 This is where I come in.

Together, we focus on reducing overwhelm, making sense of what’s happening in the moment, and building skills that support both you and your child.

This work helps shift things from feeling reactive and uncertain to more manageable, connected, and sustainable over time.


What to expect in the first session.

During our first session, we’ll begin by understanding what’s been most challenging and what feels most important to focus on.

From there, I’ll create a personalized roadmap for our work together. This may include a general sense of how many sessions to anticipate, what to expect between sessions, and how we can move forward in a way that feels manageable and aligned with your goals.

 I genuinely value this work and the opportunity to support families through this stage—and I look forward to connecting with you.

 

Email gretchen@parent-childbond.com to schedule your first session.